Pound Disc Golf Bags: Worth the Price?

Thinking about buying a Pound Disc Golf Bag? You came to the right place! Pound disc golf bags have a lot to live up to. Over the years they’ve garnered a reputation for being the best in the industry made of the highest quality craftsmanship and materials. However, they command a hefty price tag with their cheapest bag, the Rufus, starting around $300. If you’re like me you’re probably thinking “Is it really worth the price?”.

In this article, I’ll reveal everything I’ve learned about Pound Disc Golf, what they do, and what it is about their disc golf bags that makes them so popular (and so expensive!).

Pound Disc Golf Bags – Several Options

At first glance, Pound disc golf bags look pretty similar to the other disc golf bags on the market – like those made by Innova or other mainstream brands. Pound offers 5 different types of bags of various sizes and capacities.

Now, I do love me some options, but I found the Pound Disc Golf bag lineup pretty confusing because there are almost too many options! Each type of bag is offered in various colors, styles, limited, and deluxe editions making it pretty overwhelming if you’re trying to decide what you need. Though having so many options to choose from can be confusing (or overwhelming) it also shows the artistic nature of how the folks at Pound Disc Golf work. They’re not mass-producing these things, but rather making one-of-a-kind creations.

If you’re trying to decide what bag is best for you, here’s a quick breakdown of the Pound Disc Golf bag lineup to make things simpler from smallest to largest.

Rufus Backpack

The Rufus is the smallest bag from Pound and is a great option for casual players or folks with a smaller frame. It’s offered in various editions and with several upgrades not listed here.

• Removable Shoulder Pads
• One Insulated Insert Included
• External Pocket
• Flexible Tuck Away Pocket
• Reinforced with 1000 Denier Cordura® Nylon  
• Integrated Hydration Sleeve
• Adjustable Height Putter Pocket
• Cell Phone Pocket
• Pen/Pencil Slots
• D-Rings for Towels
• Umbrella Sleeve
• Disc Capacity: Main Compartment 14-16, Putter Pocket 2-3, Long Pockets 4-6 ea.
• Dimensions: 17″ Tall x 9″ Deep x 15″ Wide at Bottom/14″ at Top 

Here’s a quick video of Levi Buckingham, the owner/designer at Pound, walking through all the features of the Rufus and explaining his thought process for each aspect of the bag. I like this clip because it really shows the amount of thought and effort he puts into each bag.

Carlton Backpack

The Carlton is Pound’s midsize offering and is the perfect fit for any casual player. You can also buy it in various editions and with several upgrades not listed here.

• Dual Haul Pockets w/Insulated Insert Included
• D-Rings for Towels
• Integrated Hydration Sleeve
• Stool Carry
• Umbrella Sleeve
• Cell Phone Pocket
• Pen/Pencil Slots
• Long Pocket for Jackets
• Disc Capacity: Main Compartments 5-6 ea., Putter Pocket or 3-Disc Sleeve 2-3, Haul Pockets 4-5 ea.
• Dimensions: 19″ Tall x 10″ Deep x 16″ Wide at bottom

Octothorpe Backpack

The Octothorpe is the most popular bag made by Pound Disc Golf and is aimed at intermediate to advanced players who are looking to carry a lot of gear discs to the course. It’s also offered in various editions and with several upgrades not listed here.

• Removable Shoulder Pads
• One Octothorpe Insulated Insert Included
• Dual Haul Pockets
• Reinforced with 1000 Denier Cordura® Nylon  
• Integrated Hydration Sleeve
• Putter Pocket
• Cell Phone Pocket
• Pen/Pencil Slots
• D-Rings for Towels
• Umbrella Sleeve
• Disc Capacity: Main Compartment 16-20, Putter Pocket 4-5, Haul Pockets 4-5 ea.
• Dimensions: 19″ Tall x 9″ Deep x 17″ Wide at Bottom/13″ at Top 

Octo-Haul Backpack

The Octo-Haul is the big brother of the Octothorpe and is designed for the most hardcore players who need the max amount of disc and gear capacity on the course. It’s offered in various editions and with several upgrades not listed here.

• One Octo-Haul Insulated Insert Included
• Removable Shoulder Pads
• Dual XL Haul Pockets
• XL Long Pockets for Jackets etc.
• Document Sleeves Inside Top of XL Long Pockets
• Sleeves w/Snaps for Haul Pocket Lids 
• Reinforced with 1000 Denier Cordura®  
• Integrated Hydration Sleeve
• Putter Pocket Fits 5 Putters, Snap for Lid, Convex Front 
• Cell Phone Pocket
• Pen/Pencil Slots
• D-Rings for Tags/Towels
• Umbrella Sleeve
• Overall Disc Capacity 35+
• Dimensions: 19″ Tall x 9″ Deep x 20″ Wide at Bottom/14″ at Top 

Toolbox Duffell Bag

Unlike the other four Pound disc golf bags, the Toolbox is a duffel bag, not a backpack. That makes it the ideal option for disc storage or for hauling discs to the practice field. Like the other bags here, you can buy them in various editions and with several upgrades not listed here.

• One Octo-Haul Insulated Insert Inclu
•  1/8″ closed cell foam protection
• Disc Capacity: Main Compartment 20, End Pockets 3 on each side
• End pockets
• Overall Disc Capacity 26+
• Dimensions: 17″ long x 9″ wide x 8.5″ tall

Pound Disc Golf Bags – Worth the Price?

Now that you know the types of bags Pound sells, let’s answer the big question: Are they worth the price when compared to the other options out there? And why would anyone spend $500 or more on a disc golf bag?

The answer is…it depends. For instance, are you looking for the absolute highest quality disc golf bag you can buy or are you looking for something inexpensive that works? Do you like to try out a lot of different bags and gear, or do you want to buy one high-quality bag that you’ll have for the rest of your life? You get the point…

It’s not a specific feature that makes the Pound Disc Golf bags so expensive. Rather, it’s the quality that is infused into every step of their process – from product design to when they actually make the bags.

The result is a bag that is lighter, more durable, and more thought out, than anything else on the market. All things that you might not notice when you first pick it up but will be obvious after a few rounds and will appreciate after 100 rounds.

Personally, I’m too cheap to spend much money on a bag. In fact, my current bag is a hand-me-down from a friend that’s getting a bit ragged. However, If I do decide to splurge on a top-quality disc golf bag, Pound Disc Golf would be at the top of my list – along with Squatch or Handeye bags.

Pound Disc Golf Bag vs. Zuca Cart

So, if you’re thinking about spending the money to level up your game with a new disc golf bag, chances are you’re at least seen disc golf carts at the course as well. The natural question is; what’s the better choice?

Disc golf carts (like the popular Zuca cart) are great options for flat courses with semi-clear walkways and/or trails. They’re also a huge plus if you’re carrying a lot of discs because you’re not carrying all that weight around on your back. However, we love the flexibility of a backpack and the fact that many models have adjustable pockets and compartments so you can make the back your own.

Many players buy a disc golf cart after having a poor experience with cheap or poorly made disc golf bags. Going with a well-designed, lightweight bag, like Pound Disc Golf bags, maybe the better route. We’ve known several players to have switched from a cart to a Pound Bag and never looked back.

Wrapping it up

I’m a big fan of the quality bags produced by Pound Disc Golf. That’s not to say they are for everyone, but if you’re looking for top-tier gear and are willing to spend some money it may be a good choice. The Pound Disc Golf bag lineup is fairly confusing, but we broke it down into the 5 main bag models. You may pay more for specific limited-edition models or limited-run models.

We hope you found this article helpful! If you haven’t made up your mind on what disc golf bag to buy, check out our top picks here.